04 December 2019
Responding to a new study from Cancer Research UK, Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: "GPs are doing a good job of referring patients we suspect of having cancer in a timely way. Research shows that nearly 80% of all cancer cases are now referred after only one or two consultations – and this is happening despite the widely acknowledged workload crisis in general practice.
28 November 2019
Responding to the latest NHS Digital GP workforce stats, Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said:
27 November 2019
Professor Martin Marshall, the new Chair of the Royal College of GPs, is calling for GPs to be given the 'space' they need to look after their own health so that they can provide safe care to patients.
26 November 2019
The new Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners in Northern Ireland (RCGPNI) has expressed concerns that patients are now waiting up to five years for operations, leaving some feeling that they have 'no option' but to pay for private healthcare.
23 November 2019
The RCGP has responded to the Local Medical Committee decision on the future of home visits.
22 November 2019
Responding to NHS pension proposals, Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the RCGP said:
21 November 2019
The Royal College of General Practitioners NI today welcomes Dr Laurence Dorman as its new Chair and a new focus on priorities that include working better together and palliative care.
19 November 2019
The College has responded to research in the British Journal of General Practice on patients suspected of having cancer who fail to attend urgent referrals.
19 November 2019
Responding to the Liberal Democrats' announcement on health today, Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: "We are pleased that once again the need for greater investment in general practice is being recognised during this election campaign.
18 November 2019
The College has responded to reports that the NHS is experiencing medicine supply issues.